Listen "E71: Four Essential Tools Every Birth Partner Needs"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textPartners can provide deep and meaningful support during pregnancy, labor, and birth by developing specific skills beyond vague advice to "just be supportive."• Learn together through childbirth classes, videos, books, or apps to build knowledge and realistic expectations• Discover what birth goals are important to your pregnant partner, even if they differ from what you would choose• Prepare concrete comfort measures and tools so you never feel helpless during labor• Be prepared for preferences to change quickly during labor and adapt accordingly• Serve as an advocate by attending appointments and asking questions when things aren't clear• Remain fully present both physically and emotionally—avoid distractions like phones• Consider hiring a doula who can help you be a better support person and give you breaks when needed• Understand that being supportive doesn't mean fixing everything—labor is challenging by nature• Remember your partner's experience of you during birth will impact your relationship as new parentsPlease reach out and make a human connection today, whether in person through touch or eye contact, or to someone online—it might make a world of difference to them and will help you too.Visit our website, here: https://birthlearning.com/Follow us on Facebook at Birth Learning Follow us on Instagram at @birthlearning Show CreditsHost: Angie Rosier Music: Michael Hicks Photographer: Toni WalkerEpisode Artwork: Nick Greenwood Producer: Gillian Rosier FramptonVoiceover: Ryan Parker
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